I heard earlier in the week that Hartley had been given permission to speak to St Mirren as one of their shortlisted candidates for the job and I see the sun have reported something similar today. I wonder if that’s why there has been a pause in the signings this year whilst the board assess whether he will still be in the hot seat come July?

Pretty sure he won’t be st Mirren first choice but it may be that financially they can’t afford those ahead of Hartley on their wish list so it could end up with him being offered the job. Watch this space